Meet the Family
A1 Reading Practice for English Learners
👋 Welcome! Today you will meet five special people. They are a family with different personalities, hobbies, and dreams. Read about each person and practice your English!
Pam - The Designer Mom
Pam is 42 years old. She is a web designer and she works at home. Her house has five rooms and a nice garden with flowers. Pam wears comfortable clothes every day - usually jeans and a T-shirt. She drinks a lot of coffee and tea, but she thinks that she should drink more water.
She loves cooking dinner for everyone. She can make pasta, chicken, and salads. She is a great cook! Her favorite food is sushi. She likes making sushi at home for her family. Usually, her son Daniel helps her in the kitchen.
Every morning, she goes to the gym and does yoga with her friends. She drives her white SUV because the gym is far. Pam loves her family very much.
📌 This is a real online class recording. Use it to practice reading, fluency, and pronunciation.
- What is Pam's job?
- How many rooms does Pam's house have?
- What does Pam do every morning?
- What is Pam's favorite food?
Ray - The Responsible Father
Ray is 40 years old and he is an accountant. He works at an office in the city. Ray is short - he is 5'5" tall. He wears glasses all the time because his eyes are not very good. He loves polo shirts and jeans.
He drinks a lot of coffee too, because sometimes he feels very tired at work. On weekends, he goes to the supermarket with one of his children, Daniel or Ellie, sometimes both. When they go, they usually buy fruit like grapes and bananas, and vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. They also get meat, eggs, and milk.
At home, he loves reading books and watching TV on the sofa. Ray loves his family and he is a responsible father.
- What is Ray's profession?
- How tall is Ray?
- What does Ray buy at the supermarket?
- What does Ray like to do at home?
Ellie - The Smart Student
Ellie is 16 years old and she is a high school student. She is very smart and she is really good at math. She also studies French, and Italian because she wants to speak five languages! Ellie works part-time at a restaurant with her brother Daniel.
Every morning, she eats breakfast in the kitchen. She has yogurt, juice, and cereal, but she can't drink regular milk because she is lactose intolerant. She usually takes the bus to school with Daniel.
After school, she goes home and plays video games in her bedroom. She loves shooters and fighting games. Ellie doesn't like parties because she prefers to stay at home. Her favorite foods are burgers, pizza, and fruit. Sometimes she goes with her aunt to the mall. When they are there, they never miss the chance to have something delicious. They always have a great time together.
- How old is Ellie?
- What languages is Ellie studying?
- Why can't Ellie drink regular milk?
- What type of video games does Ellie love?
Daniel - The Hungry Teenager
Daniel is 17 years old. He loves music and sports, but he isn't a very good student. He works at a restaurant with his sister Ellie. Daniel is always hungry! He has a big breakfast every morning - eggs, bacon, toast, and juice.
He has a beautiful girlfriend and her name is Riley. They enjoy watching movies at the cinema and eating snacks together like popcorn or nachos. Riley loves horror movies, but Daniel doesn't like them very much, he gets scared easily. Sometimes, when he wants to impress Riley, they go together to see horror movies, but he never stays until the end.
On Saturdays, he goes grocery shopping with his dad. Daniel always wants to drive because he would like to get his driving license. At the supermarket, they usually get chicken, beef, bacon, and vegetables. Daniel enjoys cooking so he helps his mom Pam in the kitchen because he would like to be a chef.
- What is Daniel's girlfriend's name?
- What kind of movies does Riley love?
- Why does Daniel want to drive on Saturdays?
- Why does Daniel help his mom in the kitchen?
Angie - The Traveler Aunt
Angie is Pam's sister. She works at a bank and lives in a beautiful apartment in the city. Her apartment has three rooms and big wide walls. She loves shopping and she goes to the mall every week. She enjoys shopping for clothes, shoes, and sometimes new gadgets like phones, or smartwatches.
Angie loves her niece Ellie very much, so she invites her every time. When they are at the mall, they often have lunch at the foodcourt. Angie loves Japanese food and she has it all the time, but Ellie prefers fast food like burgers or pizza.
Angie also loves traveling and she wants to visit many countries. She would like to visit Cancun and catch the sun next summer. She can go wherever she wants because she makes good money at the bank. When she travels, she books her flights and hotels on her computer, and occasionally Pam goes with her on trips.
📌 Beginner Material. Use this as a reference. Use it to practice reading, fluency, and pronunciation.
- Where does Angie live?
- What does Angie buy at the mall?
- What kind of food does Angie love?
- Where does Angie want to visit next summer?